Abstract Participants in a Nashville Davidson County survey were queried regarding
influenza vaccination, with the goal of developing strategies to improve vaccination …

Background Influenza vaccination is recommended for all US residents aged≥ 6 months.
Vaccine effectiveness (VE) varies by age, circulating influenza strains, and the presence of …

The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that 80% of high-risk persons, including
adults aged≥ 65 years and 18–64 years with certain comorbidities, be vaccinated against …

Background In order to adequately assess the effectiveness of vaccination in helping to
control vaccine-preventable infectious disease, it is important to identify the adherence and …

Abstract Background Since 2010, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
has recommended that all persons aged≥ 6 months receive annual influenza vaccination …

Influenza vaccination is the primary way to prevent influenza, yet influenza vaccination
coverage remains low in the United States. Previous studies have shown that children …

Objectives. In a population of seniors served by urban primary care centers, we evaluated
the effect of the practice-based intervention on influenza immunization rates and disparities …

Background We estimated the burden of outpatient influenza and cases prevented by
vaccination during the 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 influenza seasons using data from the …

Black adults are significantly less likely to be immunized for seasonal influenza when
compared to Whites. This persistent disparity contributes to increased influenza-related …

Abstract Background. During the 2012–2013 influenza season, there was cocirculation of
influenza A (H3N2) and 2 influenza B lineage viruses in the United States. Methods. Patients …